GEOLOGY

geology

(noun) a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

geology (countable and uncountable, plural geologies)

The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

The geological structure of a region.

Anagrams

• egology

Source: Wiktionary

Ge*ol"o*gy, n.; pl. Geologies. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. géologie.]

1. The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series.

2. A treatise on the science.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition